Frank Diven
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1886)
Frank Diven was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886 for the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Giants, a span of 4 seasons. Across 2 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA and 3 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 65.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- — / L
- Height / Weight
- — / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/30/1914 in Nutley, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-05-09
- Last Game
- 1886-09-29
Full name: Frank Robert Diven
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7.36 | 3.22 (-129%) | 65.1 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 15 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 7.36 | — | 65 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 33.6% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 50.7% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .633 across their career seasons — 47.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | BL2 | AA | 2 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Frank Diven: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Diven debuted on May 9, 1883 and played a final game on September 29, 1886. Diven played for the Baltimore Orioles (1883) and the New York Giants (1886). Diven played primarily as a pitcher. Diven was born on August 29, 1859, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Diven's death is recorded on May 30, 1914, in Nutley, NJ, USA. The bio lists the given name Frank Robert.
Diven pitched in 2 games, starting 2, and finished with a 1-1 record and 7.36 ERA. Diven had 3 strikeouts. The league ERA over Diven's seasons was 3.22, so the 7.36 figure ran 129.0% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1883, with 2 games and 3 strikeouts. Pitcher PIV, the site's era-adjusted run-prevention measure, totals 65.1 for Diven's career.
The position table credits Diven with 2 games at pitcher and also lists 2 at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Diven
- What years did Frank Diven play?
- Frank Diven played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1886.
- Was Frank Diven a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Diven pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Diven hit?
- Frank Diven hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Frank Diven play for?
- Frank Diven played for 2 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1883) and the New York Giants (1886).
- What were Frank Diven's career stats?
- In 2 games, Frank Diven went 1-1 with a 7.36 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 11.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Frank Diven play?
- Frank Diven played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How much did Frank Diven weigh?
- Frank Diven was listed at 175 pounds.
- What was Frank Diven's career ERA?
- Frank Diven finished with a 7.36 career ERA, going 1-1 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Diven have?
- Frank Diven recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Diven in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Diven has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.